Resources
Alameda County Clean Water Program
Working with agencies from around Alameda County, the Clean Water program facilitates local compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act.
Alameda County Clean Water Program
All Earth Day at home ideas across all categories
Allowable Annual Rent Increase Information Sheet (Chinese)
Alternate Responses, Programs, and Investments Advisory Board
An advisory board of the Reimagining Public Safety Taskforce.
Analyst, Administrative, Records, and Technician Positions
Learn about the many professional positions where you can support the Oakland Police Department's goals and mission. OPD employs auditors, communications operators, crime analysts, dispatchers, evidence and services technicians, and records specialists as well as other positions. These positions are not necessarily open and vacant at this time; links provided for informational purposes.
Annual Cannabis Regulatory Fees
Annuitant Hiring
OPD annuitants conduct public safety employee background investigations. They may work a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year.
Apply for a Construction and Demolition Non-Exclusive Franchise (Hauling Permit)
Apply for a Library Card
Apply for a Zoning Clearance Permit
If your business is in the City of Oakland, even if it is an office in your home, you'll need to get a Zoning Clearance Permit.
Apply for Assistance
Resources for Head Start families looking for assistance.
Apply for Taxi Fleet Permit
You can apply to have a taxi permit here.
Apply to a Board or Commission
You can view vacancies, appointment terms, openings, and apply to boards and commissions
Apply to Become an OPD Police Officer
Apply to become a police officer trainee (POT)
Approved Impact Reports and Use Policies
Approved Impact Reports and Use Policies
ARCHIVE: Police Commission Minutes, Agendas and Video
You can find an archive of the police commission minutes, agendas and meeting videos below. Current information is under the View All Meetings section.
Archived Sustainability Reports
Area Median Income and Rent Limits for Affordable Housing
Government agencies use these rent and income limits to determine eligibility for different housing programs.
Attend a Virtual Town Hall
Once tentatively schedueled, public meetings regarding the CORE Program will be posted here.
Background Investigation
Before you can join the OPD, you are required to pass a background investigation.